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BF05 JFN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,329 mi
Last recorded177,329 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 177,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe split /slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 170,157 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 165,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 158,345 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 25 Aug 2020 158,345 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 144,810 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 144,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Traction control light stays on.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 116,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut n/s/r tyre wall - not to cords.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offsdide rear tyre treads low and cracking.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low and cracking.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offsdide rear tyre treads low and cracking.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low and cracking.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,972 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,880 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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BF05 JFN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 JFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF05 JFN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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